Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Elantra
- Length178.3 in
- Height57.5 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,502 lb – 2,524 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 122 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 122 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 177.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 67.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,513 lb | 2,635 lb | 122 lb |
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